Public Accounting Audit or Tax Internship - Spring 2021
Come see what Public Accounting is all about! During your Boulay Public Accounting Internship, we want you to work, grow, and make friends along the way! Spring 2021 internships are currently available within our Audit and Tax Departments to exemplary individuals who demonstrate the Boulay Eight: respectful, ethical, personable, precise, immersed, proactive, innovative, and inquisitive.
Internships are paid, full-time experiences which run January – April. We recruit well in advance of this time frame to allow you flexibility and time to make arrangements for housing and required classes.
You will receive a comprehensive orientation with in-depth technology training. You will receive feedback meetings throughout your internship to ensure you are getting the feedback you need to be successful. Furthermore, you are paired with a supportive “Boulay Buddy” to help you acclimate to your position and help you meet people. Most importantly, you will have ample opportunities to gain practical public accounting experience, expand your professional network, and get in the pipeline for possible full-time opportunities! Below are the current internship opportunities:
Audit
As a member of our spring audit team, you will participate in all phases of business audits. You will meet with clients, plan audits, and assist with office wrap-up and report preparation. You will also get a chance to assist on special projects and conduct research on technical issues. This is a great way to learn from our audit staff and gain valuable Public Accounting audit experience. You will work with a variety of clients (within multiple industries) on engagements and your work would include but would not be limited to:
- Preparing financial statements including: auditing cash, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, PP&E and debt maturity schedules, along with income expense analysis etcetera
- Assisting with budget forecasts
- Working closely with in-charges and clients to obtain proper documentation for fieldwork
- Being able to be involved in all phases of the audit process from preparation to issuance of reports
- Assisting on special projects (i.e. due diligence or mergers and acquisitions)
- Researching technical issues
Tax
If you are looking for hands-on experience in tax, this internship is for you! Our tax interns perform a variety of tax research and individual and corporate tax return preparation. There is also opportunity to respond to a variety of inquiries from Federal and State taxing authorities. Our tax staff provides an excellent mentor network for interns who desire to learn from the best. You will work with a variety of clients (within multiple industries) on their tax preparation and planning. Your work would include but would not be limited to:
- Individual returns
- Year-end planning
- Corporate tax returns (both S and C Corp)
- Opportunities to respond to a variety of inquiries from Federal and State taxing authorities
- Tax research projects
- Special projects as assigned
Other Aspects of the Internship Program:
- In-depth technology training
- Supportive “Boulay Buddy”
- Internship Feedback Discussions
- Internship Social Events
- Involvement with “Opportunity Season Activities”
- Invaluable networking opportunities
- Great pipeline to future full-time opportunities
Minimum Requirements:
- 3.0 GPA
- Accounting Major working towards 150 credit hours
- Completion of intermediate accounting course(s)
- Completion of some Tax and/or Audit course(s) by time of internship
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
- Exemplary communication and organizational skills
- Motivated to creatively serve clients
- Desire to be a team player